Design Service Manager - Fire & Life Safety

Location: Mississauga or Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; preferably Ottawa or within proximity to a hirify.global East Canada office

Salary: $120,000–$135,000 CAD annually

Company

hirify.global provides fire protection engineering, security, risk, emergency management, forensic investigation, and related safety consulting services.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5–10 fire protection designers, BIM specialists, drafters, and engineers.
• Provide technical oversight for sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, fire alarm, special hazards suppression, smoke control, and life safety system designs.
• Review and approve design deliverables for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Oversee AutoCAD and Revit/BIM workflows, quality assurance, multidisciplinary coordination, and constructability issue resolution.
• Manage workloads, staffing, schedules, budgets, profitability, quality, utilization, and delivery milestones across multiple projects.
• Develop client relationships, support proposals and fee estimates, identify growth opportunities, and expand fire and life safety design services throughout Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in fire protection system design, engineering, consulting, or related technical services.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or technical design groups.
• Demonstrated expertise in fire protection system design and layout, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting or design environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, client relationship, mentoring, and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for licensure in Ontario.
• NFPA certifications, CET designation, or other relevant industry credentials.
• Experience with business development, proposals, and client growth initiatives.
• Experience with large industrial, mission-critical, institutional, or complex commercial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian building, fire, and life safety codes and standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-performance environment focused on quality, innovation, and client service.
• Support for continuous learning, technical certifications, and BIM expertise.
• Retirement plan and healthcare coverage.
• Additional benefits and incentives may vary by position and location.
• Global employee networks supporting career development and knowledge sharing.